London Correspondent, Charged Affairs

About Charged Affairs:

Charged Affairs is YPFP’s in-house foreign policy publication. The magazine’s team of editors and staff writers publish on a wide range of foreign and international policy subjects on a weekly basis, bringing the perspectives of early and mid-career professionals and academics to the broader foreign policy community. Charged Affairs is also a forum for publishing guest pieces by YPFP members in the United States and abroad, highlighting original analysis and global perspectives. Articles range from op-eds to interviews and book reviews.

The core of Charged Affairs’ publishing is the dedicated team of Staff Writers. The London Correspondent is a Charged Affairs writer based in London, who reports on UK politics and foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and takes advantage of opportunities in London to bring a unique insider perspective on these topics to our global audience. The London Correspondent is encouraged to be an active participant in YPFP London programs and activities and to seek out interview opportunities connected to those programs and events. The Correspondent will also actively promote Charged Affairs content to their networks to help expand the journal’s transatlantic audience.

As a Staff Writer, you would be expected to produce one article every three weeks on topics of your choice within the broader thematic scope outlined above. You’d work closely with US-based editors to perfect your piece and to connect with opportunities like book reviews and interviews.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Produce one article every three weeks on topics like UK politics and foreign policy, UK-EU relations, and transatlantic relations.

Work through the editorial process in a timely fashion and adhere to the publishing schedule.

Take initiative and interest in opportunities like interviews and book reviews.

Promote Charged Affairs content.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Experience and interest in writing about foreign affairs/policy topics, particularly those related to UK and EU affairs

Strong background in international affairs

Excellent writing ability and a superb grasp of written English

Ability to meet deadlines and work with editors to adhere to a schedule

Openness to editorial input and a desire to improve your written work

Willingness to promote the work of your colleagues who will in turn promote your own work

Desire to grow professionally and personally as a writer and foreign policy expert

Detail oriented and prompt response to emails

Eligibility and Selection:

Ideally an early career foreign policy professional or current graduate student in a relevant field

Resident of London, UK

Position is unpaid and part-time

If not already a dues-paying member, candidate must become a YPFP member upon acceptance of an offer